Roses

The rose, praised since ancient times for its elegance, belongs to the Rosacee family, which contains three thousand plant species. Some species are true shrubs, but more frequently they are sarmentose with barely-woody young branches. There are countless varieties, and they grow best in sunlight and rich, damp soil. Their very lovely flowers with velvety petals, the eternal symbol of youth, bloom in spring and in some cases several times during the year, rendering the air sweet with their unmistakable perfume.